Posted by Sasha Khan 
on Monday 4th January 2021
Almost 80% of digital exclusion occurs in those aged 65 and over. In our latest blog, we explore the impact supporting an older neighbour to navigate new technology can have, from seeing family on-screen, to watching Lady GaGa's newest music video.
Posted by Jane East 
on Tuesday 22nd December 2020
This is an exciting time to join our ambitious fundraising team. We are looking for a real people-person to manage and deliver volunteering and engagement opportunities with our growing network of local and national corporate partners.
Posted by Sasha Khan on Tuesday 1st December 2020
Everything donated via our winter appeal between the 1st and 21st of December will be doubled until we reach our goal.
Posted by Alex Smith 
on Thursday 5th November 2020
If you’ve not yet been involved in East London Cares during this pandemic, we need you.
Posted by Sasha Khan on Thursday 15th October 2020
A year ago we kicked off our programmes to tackle loneliness and isolation in Tower Hamlets and Hackney. In our latest blog, we look back on some highlights, and gear up for another 12 months!
Posted by Sasha Khan on Tuesday 6th October 2020
From connecting them to our programmes, to supporting them navigate new technology, read about how our outreach work will look, so we can keep helping out our older neighbours in east London.
Posted by Rosa Friend 
on Thursday 13th August 2020
At the beginning of lockdown, we introduced Val, 80, and Aimee, 27, for regular calls. They’ve been calling each other for over four months and Val says Aimee is "like a daughter" to her now. Recently, they told the story of their friendship on Radio 2.
Posted by Rosa Friend on Tuesday 21st July 2020
At the beginning of lockdown East London Cares connected Anthony, 69, and Shams, 32, for regular phone calls. Here Shams tells the tale of their friendship – including nail varnish advice, naming tomatoes after each other, and sharing recipes – and how Shams has learnt "that people can connect and form friendships in all sorts of ways no matter what their age."
Posted by Charlie Jamieson 
on Wednesday 8th July 2020
As our current Head of Programmes moves into a new post in The Cares Family, join East London Cares as Head of Programmes – to progress our first year of work, to deepen relationships and to continue to develop the East London Cares team.
Posted by Emilia 
on Friday 12th June 2020
Emilia, 25, and Sid, 91, met at an East London Cares social club, and have been chatting on the phone every other day during lockdown. Here Emilia shares the story of their friendship:
"It has changed both of our lives! I’ve gained a friend, role model, life coach and I’m given all the free advice a confused 25 year old could need. Sid is one of the kindest and funniest people I’ve ever met, and at 91, has the most impressive stories of anyone I’ve ever met."
